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Adopting a pet from a rescue or shelter: If you are considering adding a pet to your family think RESCUE. Adopting a pet is a huge responsibility but you are literally saving a life. Keep in mind that rescue pets come from various backgrounds and we never know the...

Indoor Cats and Exercise: Do you have an indoor cat and are worried that it is not getting enough exercise and will start putting on the pounds? Even though cats have a high metabolism, they still need exercise to keep them from becoming obese. Unlike dogs we don’t...

  Giving a pet as a gift:   Adding a pet to the family is a long-term commitment and needs input from everyone that will be caring for the pet. Pets should never be given as holiday gifts. If you do decide to give a pet as a gift to a child in your family or...

Keeping your pets safe in winter: One of the most important things to remember is that even though our pets have fur they still feel the cold. The rule of thumb is “if it is too cold for us to be outside for prolonged periods of time, it is too cold for our pets as...

  Emergency Preparedness for Pets:   We were all quite surprised by the Tornados . It is a great idea to have an Emergency Kit for ourselves and family members. It is also important to have one for our pets. Identifying your pet: The most important thing to consider...

  Are you having difficulty looking after your companion?   The reasons why someone feels they can no longer look after their companion can be financial or age and health related.There are options available. If your financial situation has changed and you...

The history behind the Blessing of the Animals: The first Christian Blessing of the Animals Ceremony was celebrated almost 800 years ago. It was Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) who first introduced the idea that human beings are only one of many creations of god and all...

Rescue Fundraising Events We thought it might be a good idea to highlight some of the events rescues put on in the summer to raise much needed funds: July 7, 2018 and August 18, 2018 Arnprior and District Humane Society http://www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca/events/ July...

Pet Proofing your Home and Yard Are you thinking about getting a pet? Pets are generally curious and you will have to pet proof their surroundings to keep them safe. Things to consider: • How big is the pet? • Can it get in to tight, narrow spaces? • Can it jump? •...